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Civilian gun export licenses to many countries have been paused for 90 days, with the federal government citing national security concerns. Guns are legally sold and exported abroad all the time. But sometimes, legally purchased guns are used for criminal purposes. The World’s Marco Werman talks with Mike Lasusa, a managing editor for InSight Crime about the suspension and what it means for the underbelly of the US gun export market.